The Holocaust Museum is reopening in August but I was lucky to go to a preview event yesterday that…read morewas fantastic! Security is high and I'm cool with that in order to protect everyone's safety. The staff was all friendly and in good spirits, all willing to discuss and help wherever they could. They have some interesting exhibits including a whole section related to sports and specifically soccer, many artifacts and even a boxcar used in the Holocaust. Horrifying and enlightening exhibits to provoke thought and conversation. For the opening event, we were in the auditorium for about an hour listening to Mostly Kosher play songs! Great music, culture and stories. Overall, I couldn't be more excited for the reopening of the museum! It's a beautiful space and everyone should visit to understand the impact of history, so it never repeats again.

My girlfriend and I were here a few weeks ago. I am glad we came back before they closed up…read moretemporarily again. My girlfriend is Jewish, and we come here sometimes to educate me on the history of her people and how they were massacred during that time period. Her Grandparents are holocaust survivors. This place help you learn and give you ideas and artifacts of what happened and took place back than. I love coming here. Everytime I visit, I learn something new.

Free admission to a beautiful space in the heart of downtown L.A. affords you the opportunity to…read moreask, "What is art?" Is it Jackson Pollock's paint splatters? Is it Mark Rothko's rectangles of color? Or is it a sculpture of Venetian blinds, a pair of checker boards, and/or mosaics of made of postcards? I came up with my own answers to these questions but more importantly, form yours by spending an hour or so visiting the Museum of Contemporary Art. Why not? The price is right!

Moca was a little bit underwhelming. Only a few art installations were amazing to me. Maybe im not…read morean art person but i dont think you need more than 30 minutes here. The front reception were super nice and even told us where the bathrooms were. You know,In case we wanted our exhibit as the bathroom. Haha.. the other workers were extremely rude. My friend was 2 feet away and pointed to a location on a map and got yelled at for not being 2 ft away. She was confused because she was 2 feet away but i told her it was cause they thought she was using super powers from her fingers. There was one where it was window blinds being used as art and we knew we cant touch it but there wasnt any instructions on not being able to walk under it.. we got yelled at for walking underneath it. Alot of the words were small and im not sure if id be able to read them from 2 feet away but i didnt want to get yelled at so i skipped all the reading.

(Attended 01/30/16 SA @ 6:00pm): "Oh brother, where art thou!?"…read more I snuck into the Downtown Art Center Gallery while on a "break" from my volunteer duties at the 2nd Annual "Night On Broadway" street festival along Broadway St. in Downtown Los Angeles. Truth be told, I've walked past this gallery space on numerous ocassions as I crawled - I meant roamed - this street from bar to bar and other fun businesses in the area and not once entered. However, it was at first glance the gobs of color http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7QEzwGX01lRKKt9c9hZHrw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw against the snowblind walls that drew me in http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=VkQgpIt2N8QX2Y8s1C03pg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Would this one exhibit warrant a return visit!?: THE EXHIBIT: PAPERLAND TWO (January 14 - March 04, 2016) http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=0SqCeJ34mxLJuJJsH_SZ3Q&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Borne from an earlier installment of PAPERLAND exhibited here in 2013, this exhibition further extended upon the themes and proceses found then and was dedicated to the spirit of the zine and the ethos of communality and "Do-It-Yourself" aesthetics. The exhibition also included a number of prints showcasing a dynamic range of works by a group of emerging Los Angeles-based printmakers, as well as multiple editions of paper sculptures http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=dCWIFe4FRzlI5Jh9EPeUgA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Fzl5C45b0oCqLc2MwSWt0w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=hUpkfcE63-_TPsulXZpY0w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. The ethos of creative collaborative practices and the democratic nature of the self-printed and distributed publication have carried through to inform the latest iteration of this exhibition. PAPERLAND TWO included zines and prints http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6yYkYb4idJLH3Cal9HE1_A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw by select local small press publishers, including SPACE CAMP, Tiny Splendor, Never Press, and more, and featured images from nearly 50 exhibiting artists. Service - There was only one young gentleman throughout who manned the front counter as he happily greeted me and said to ask him if I had any questions about the exhibit - rock on! I had no questions so I went exploring and meticulously looked at each piece of art with the standard "high brow" demeanor of one hand that rubbed my chin while I stood and stared from all sorts of angles with and without eyes squinted. As I left, the same young man thanked me for visiting and wished me a good night. Heck...if EVERYONE in customer service was as cordial as this chap the world would be a better place to shop! Great job! Parking (Free this instances; Varies) - I was volunteering for the "Night On Broadway" event this same evening in which parking was FREE. Otherwise, there were a ton of parking lot and structure options in and around the general vacinity with rates that ranged from $5.00-$20.00 based wholly on the distance traveled and time arrived. Plenty of 2-hour limit meters on all surrounding streets (valid until 6:00pm nightly). Additional options were a driving service like a taxi, Lyft, or Uber or Go Metro with a station at nearby Pershing Square. Atmosphere, décor, ambience - [DISCLAIMER: This would change from one exhibit to the next] Stark white antiseptic walls fit for an insane asylum housed by strait jacket-wearing guests, colorful fragments of artistry were hung at times in small huddled clusters http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=rqy514ymcNLMvwwcWEY-MQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw or carefully displayed upon trippable blocks between two separate wings. A high open rafter ceiling gave the sense of a tall space where fluorescent lighting sucked your soul right from your eyes; otherwise, large glass front walls easily captured glorious beams of sunlight during the day. Flyers, postcards, and other promotional items were strategically placed for your taking pleasure. There were no TVs nor music playing in the background. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=MjO2uxmFuk1K76jvbq0abA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Attire - Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. Overall, the Downtown Art Center Gallery was cool for my first time, but my enjoyment was solely based on the exhibit and how the space was configured to work with it. After all, at its basis it was simply a medium-sized square facility that was molded by creative hands. My return depended upon future exhibits and/or if admission were free. But I'm a lover of the arts so it had my attention; and, as with art my opinion was purely subjective. I found fairly good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $0.00; no tip required). And, my credit card of choice was accepted...AMEX! 3.5 STARS

this is a quirky gallery with some very interesting exhibits. Check the local…read morelistings in the paper: the gallery is small but it is centrally located and the people are friendly. It's not in the 'ARTS" area which makes it a fine place as far as i am concerned.

The Diorama-Museum of Bhagavad-Gita is a hidden gem, especially for those interested in ancient…read moreteachings, yoga, and spirituality. Located at the heart of Culver City, you will find yourself in a peaceful oasis where you will tap into the great teachings of the thousand-year-old text which will inevitably have you inquiring about the bigger questions in life. The Gita Museum has a mysterious and enchanting atmosphere, within an enclosed venue that makes the experience much more unique and personal. Intricate narration, sculpture work, lighting work, paintings, and music are displayed at each exhibition which emanates a magical feeling and will further engulf you in the ever-so-revealing story. Chapter 11 is truly a sight to see! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, kind, and helpful, he described the museum as "The spiritual Disneyland" which fits perfectly. Highly recommend it if you ever come across it.

This is the most amazing place I've ever been to. The best museum in Los Angeles, hands down…read more Inspiring for all!

First time visiting this awesome art gallery. Such great art showcased on the walls. We met the…read moreowner Chris, he's so humble. We also met his adorable cat. The cat was so friendly and our child loved playing with the cat. If you're ever in Little Tokyo check out Lux Humans art gallery for some really cool art pieces.

Visited this gallery for the first time. I met the owner Chris. Really down to earth guy who's an…read moreartist himself. The current group show has a lot of awesome artwork by different artists. Theres also books, prints and other artist items for sale. They care for and support local artists. I highly recommend checking this place out!

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, No - It's Superman!!…read more The most loved Superhero in the World has his very own immersive 3D experience currently showing at WB Studio Tour Hollywood in Burbank, CA. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience! When you go, go with a group of 5 people! That's all imma say!! Enjoy!!

Happy Superman Day!…read more Immerse yourself in a world of Superman! The whole experience lasts about an hour and has 3D gameplay and even a lounge (Solar Lounge) with themed cocktails and snacks. You'll even see a life-sized animatronic of Gary (Robot #4)! The games were super fun and the kids loved it. The lounge was a sight to see! Tons of photo ops! I loved the merch store and was able to pick up some souvenirs exclusive only to this experience. My favorite item was a Thrilljoy blind box figure limited to only 3000 pieces in which I scored the Krypto chase figure! It's so cute! Operating hours: Thursday - Monday from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (closed Tuesday & Wednesday) Know that there's an age requirement of at least 5 years so one of our kids had to stay home with family. Overall, a great experience!

I recently visited the Academy of motion pictures and the current exhibits are fabulous. I…read morespecifically went there to see one of my favorite animation films "Ponyo" but there was so much more to see. They currently have a jaws exhibit, beauty, and the beast, and Barbie as usual they have all of the fabulous costumes from various cinematic greats. It's a must see and definitely worth taking a day to visit. The admission is $25 parking is also around $25. You can get lost in there for an entire day. It's a day well spent. There is a café and a bar and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. if you're looking for something to do in LA this is a place to go. I always enjoy myself and exhibits rotate so there's always something new to see!

As someone who isn't super into cinematic or movies, this museum was still a fun one to visit! It's…read moreright next to LACMA, and doesn't have its own parking lot, so your next best bet is using LACMA's parking lot. Tickets are $25 per adult, with discounts for seniors, students, and kids. The only additional charge is a $10 ticket for the special Oscar exhibit, which I think lets you hold a real Oscar. This is a 5 story building that houses various exhibits of different movies. The fifth floor as the terrace, which also has a great view of DTLA! It also has a bar if you wanted to grab a drink or 2. The other floors have rotating exhibits that give additional insight to various movies. I particularly enjoyed the room which housed various props used in blockbuster movies like the Avengers, the Shape of Water, and Spiderman! The way each exhibit is displayed is also stunning and unique to each film. It's fun to just walk around and read the many thoughts and skills put in behind the scenes to produce these films. There are also some cute photo ops if you're looking to snap a cute pic or two!

A MUST SEE IN LAGUNA BEACH! This is one of the most different galleries in Laguna Beach. Not your…read moretypical Laguna art gallery by any means!! They used to have the last gallery next to the Starbucks just passed Broadway. Contemporary and emerging artists full these magnificently hung walls. Well gone guys... Well done!

AR4T gallery features great work and has a super friendly staff. They always have a smile on and…read moreare very welcoming rather than overbearing trying to force you to buy things like at some galleries. They feature very unique contemporary work. They have great events when they showcase new artists. Everything in their store is so unique from other galleries in Laguna Beach which are often more nature scene and realism oriented.